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Adalius
German
"noble"
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
Brynne
Brynne is a feminine name with Welsh and Irish Celtic origins. It's derived from elements meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' often interpreted as signifying strength and protection. Sometimes considered a…
Ksenia
Ksenia is a feminine name with deep Slavic roots, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. Derived from the Greek word "xenos" meaning "stranger" or…
Kamaria
Swahili
"moonlight"
Lush and unusual.
Karis
English variation of Carys, Welsh
"love"
This much less popular variation draws more from Karin.
Kynthia
Kynthia is an alternative spelling of Cynthia, a name with ancient Greek origins. The name derives from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos, birthplace of the goddess Artemis (Diana in Roman…
Elizabella
English combination of Eliza + Bella
"pledged to God + beautiful"
Elizabella is a much more obscure smoosh than sisters Isabella and Annabelle, but the megapopularity of Isabella may give this unusual combo name a boost.
Rylea
Spelling variation of Riley
See RILEY.
Elveryn
Elveryn is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in Old English or Norse traditions. It may be related to elements like 'elf' (supernatural being) and 'wine' (friend) or represent a creative…
Verity
Latin
"truth"
If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in…
Davian
Modern invented name
"beloved + God is gracious; beloved + to tame"
David plus Damian (or David plus Ian or David plus Darrian) equals this hybrid name. It has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since 2004, though both this spelling and alternative Davion were out of…
Aubrie
Spelling variation of Aubrey
"elf ruler"
An alternative spelling to the highly popular Aubrey that entered the US Top 1000 back in 2001 and peaked in 2012 when it neared the Top 300. More recently, it has dropped out of the charts, with…
Draven
Modern invented name
Inspired by Brandon Lee's character in The Crow and Cuba Gooding Jr.'s in In the Shadows , this name, with its Wiccan feel, was used by a member of Linkin Park. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 since…
Jaxen
Spelling variation of Jackson
Like Jaxon, Jaxen is an attempt to switch things up from the more popular Jackson. News flash - Jackson is cooler.
Brenna
Feminine form of Brennan
"descendant of the sad one; raindrops"
Brenna is a feminine form of the Irish surname Brennan, or perhaps a variation of Brenda or Brendan—all of which have different meanings. Whatever its derivation or authenticity, it's a modern…
Kristian
Danish, Albanian, Breton, Bulgarian, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish variation of Christian
Variation of Christian.
Svetlana
Russian
"star"
Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.
Jermaine
Variation of Germaine
"from Germany"
A Jackson brother name also associated with the similar-sounding Jemaine, of Flight of the Conchords fame. It has slowly lost its appeal since its peak years in the 1970s.
Jonathon
Spelling variation of Jonathan, Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Like many spelling variations of popular names , Jonathon's star rose and is now falling along with that of the original Jonathan. Jonathon occupied the very last spot on the boys' US Top 1000 in…
Clarissa
Elaboration of Clara
"bright, clear"
Clarissa, the daintier version of Claire, has a long literary history of its own, having been featured in the novels of Samuel Richardson, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf—Clarissa was the title…